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Summer at Lyric stays cool
... nd was a selection at the Cannes Film Festival. July 30 brings “5 Flights Up,” starring Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman and based on Jill Ciment’s novel, “Heroic Measures.” The two Oscar winners teamed up for the first time in this Richard Loncraine film about a long-married couple who live in a Brooklyn apartment that’s a five-floor walk-up. When they discover that it is getting harder to walk up the stairs, and find out how much their apartment is worth, they decide to sell it and ...
/news/1561-summer-at-lyric-stays-coolMemories make movie night special
... show. “I have a friend in the Capitol Steps,” he said, referring to the political satire group that visits the Lyric each year. “He was directing ‘Guys and Dolls’ in Washington. He asked if I could come up and talk to the cast. When I got there, it was 12-year-olds. The Japanese are in negotiations to do an all-female version. There are also negotiations for a remake of the movie.” Loesser said that the family was unanimous that their favorite song from the show was “My Time of ...
/news/1576-memories-make-movie-night-specialNew executive director plans to attract younger audiences to The Lyric Theatre
... e responsible for The Lyric’s day to day operations marketing and sponsorship packages. “It’s a totally different role now, going from being part of the backstage magic to administration,” Fontaine said. When discussing her vision for The Lyric, Fontaine refers to the downtown theater as a cultural cornerstone. “So many young people want to leave the Treasure Coast when they graduate. I want to give them a reason to stay and raise their families here,” she said. Along with broade ...
/news/1579-new-executive-director-plans-to-attract-younger-audiences-to-the-lyric-theatreJazz and blues musician inspired by roots
... room and practice and be in a place I didn’t realize. It was as close to spiritual as I could get at that point. My early study of classical was shaping my concept of music and what was tasteful. Studying the greats, I learned harmony in ways I’d later employ.” Peer pressure led the boy, now a teen, to abandon the viola for the electric guitar. His first group, The Parental Tears Band, was named for the fear all of the parents had that their offspring would pursue careers in music. He st ...
/news/1585-jazz-and-blues-musician-inspired-by-rootsCelebrate National Arts & Education Week with The Lyric!
... Using their own words, children share their passion for learning through multiple art disciplines. From photography to dance, music to painting, and beyond, this short PSA-style video shows what “the arts” are and how they impact young people’s quality of life. You can use this video to start a conversation about access to arts in your area. The courage, elegance, and ingenuity these young artists share is captured in this compelling and touching spot. ...
/news/1588-celebrate-national-arts-education-week-with-the-lyricEncourage Creativity: Teach the Arts (documentary)
... Using their own words, three ordinary children with an extraordinary commitment demonstrate the power of art in their everyday lives. Ian (10 yrs old) suffers attention and learning challenges so he uses art to quell anxiety before gymnastics competitions and focus before big tests. Jordyn (8 yrs old) used dance and music to put an end to being bullied at school, make new friends, and deal with the feelings that come with growing up. Andrew (14 yrs old) is home-schooled, a Tae Kwon Do black belt ...
/news/1597-encourage-creativity-teach-the-arts-documentaryEncourage Creativity: Teach the Arts (extended)
... A colorful, rich, beautiful depiction of children describing their experience with the arts. From photography to dance, music to painting, and beyond, this short video shows what “the arts” are and how they impact young people’s quality of life, in the classroom, community, and home. Elegantly capturing the imagination and passion of young learners with an emotional and impactful message straight from young people’s mouths. Both moving and inspirational. ...
/news/1600-encourage-creativity-teach-the-arts-extendedComics span generations at Lyric
... rnoff has worked in comedy for several decades and has written a critically acclaimed one-man show. Norris, who does many voices, has appeared in New York and Las Vegas and as a headliner on cruises. Roman spoke by phone from his home in New Jersey about a career that has spanned more than 50 years. Roman began his career as a teen in the Catskill Mountains, where family owned a hotel. It was a time and place where many Jewish comedians began their careers. “There was a lot of anti-Semitism ...
/news/1639-comics-span-generations-at-lyricThe National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
... Find out more / Buy Tickets! The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China, the preeminent national acrobatic troupe from Beijing comes to the Sondheim Center to thrill young and old alike with their athletic skill, daring feats and artistry. Founded more than six decades ago, The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China has toured the world with one-of-a-kind acrobatic acts, receiving widespread acclaim and countless awards. Audiences gasp and cheer when these highly skill ...
/news/1714-the-national-acrobats-of-the-peoples-republic-of-chinaJohn Schneider & Tom Wopat - Baby It's Cold Outside - Joe's Pub (12.2.14)
... BUY TICKETS: DEC. 16, 2015 AT THE LYRIC John Schneider & Tom Wopat take a bromantic twist on this classic wintertime song, from their new Christmas CD. Video by Kevin Yatarola. http://www.kebya.com ...
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